2009 Ford Bantam vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2009 Ford Bantam and 2009 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (306 HP) has 232 more horse power than 2009 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2009 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Bantam | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Bantam | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 104 L |
